The Energon Pub

by **Fox Thiagarajan** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 9:43 pm

Masterpiece Tracks. He's exquisite. I wish all the MPs came with a support stand for mid air poses.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:33 pm

Oh man, this will take a while. For starters, black friday came to canada early with the platinum dinobots at 75$US and the exclusive 2 pack legions at 7.50$US. Get them while the last (already sold out online).

While I dont think I would have felt this, in robot mode they look like Classics donobots for the most part. Check out that AMAZING headsculpt on Swoop:

And then something else came to my door. To be continued.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:54 pm

Them dinobots are already sitting on shelves? Crazy!

So Will, so you like 'em? I dont know why but I thought you were on team poopoo the G1 repainted AoE dinos.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:24 pm

carytheone wrote:Them dinobots are already sitting on shelves? Crazy!

So Will, so you like 'em? I dont know why but I thought you were on team poopoo the G1 repainted AoE dinos.

Oh I think I am either vp or sitting president of Team poopoo repaints. But I also sit on the board of "cant resist good deal on what was an SDCC exclusive box set with an extra voyager and new exclusive heads for a fraction of the cost" committee.

Also, I do like them for the most part. Slug and Swoop are my favourite this time around, though Slog isnt far behind. Grimlock has really weak peg holes though but I love his translucent yellow feet. Dont matter though since he aint gonna be the Grimlock I use to lead this groop (and I may actually use my TAV swoop instead too, he has the fitting colour scheme).

I did forget though just how much Snarl's arms annoy me. Nice transformation though.

And yeah, we got them a while ago. I guess the only platinum release I probably wont get this year is Trypticon (will wait to see just how low that astrotrain set goes for on amazon.ca).

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:38 pm

QUICK WILL, open the other boxes!

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:25 am

Cobotron wrote:QUICK WILL, open the other boxes!

Ok fine, I did it, you happy now mom ? :lol:

This is the haul to end all hauls and probably my biggest eclectic haul of all time.

Here is the rundown and while the prices seem crazy (some were), the shipping from Japan kinda offset things a little. I should have divided my order better to get more small packet air shipping prices :BANG_HEAD:

Q Transformers QT06 Prowl Y648

Transformers Encore 13 Trail Breaker Y1,080

Transformers Animated TA-04 Ratchet Y1,512

Transformers Encore 07 Skylynx Y5,400

Transformers Super Link SC-17 Wing Saber Y4,320

MICROMAN Bio-Machine BM-01 Machine Mirror and Zekuu Y1,080

MICROMAN Bio-Machine BM-02 Machine Stinger and Godo Y1,080

MICROMAN Bio-Machine BM-03 Machine Tiger and Hack Y1,296

MICROMAN LED Powers L-02 Laser Isamu Y648

MICROMAN Magneforce MGM-03 Magnemicroman Icurus Y1,080

Transformers Prime AMW-14 Gravity Planet Crossbow Y1,296

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:32 am

Wing Saber is brick-tastic!

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:36 am

RhA wrote:Wing Saber is brick-tastic!

I have been looking for him for a long time since I have Energon Optimus, but could never find one at a decent price. In the end, the Japan version was cheaper overall, go figure (was the case for Gen Arcee and animaed Ironhide/Armourhide as well actually, since they never came to canada).

Quick question, I dont get how the different sounds work on Energon Optimus. There is a switch on his back to hear different sounds but i just hear the same one everytime no matter what switch I am on, even when his hands and legs are plugged into Wing Sabre's parts.

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:05 am

william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:Wing Saber is brick-tastic!

I have been looking for him for a long time since I have Energon Optimus, but could never find one at a decent price. In the end, the Japan version was cheaper overall, go figure (was the case for Gen Arcee and animaed Ironhide/Armourhide as well actually, since they never came to canada).

Quick question, I dont get how the different sounds work on Energon Optimus. There is a switch on his back to hear different sounds but i just hear the same one everytime no matter what switch I am on, even when his hands and legs are plugged into Wing Sabre's parts.

Honestly I can't tell you anything about the sounds. Batteries are either removed immediately or never placed.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:22 am

My Cosmos arrived today. Okay sure, he has his faults, but he was hard to find in Australia and I always, for some strange reason, liked the character, so shut up and leave me alone!
Damn haters.
Probably being groomed to become members of the news crew.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:20 am

Burn wrote:My Cosmos arrived today. Okay sure, he has his faults, but he was hard to find in Australia and I always, for some strange reason, liked the character, so shut up and leave me alone!
Damn haters.
Probably being groomed to become members of the news crew.

Who has problems with Cosmos? If we are talking about the generations figure, it's awesome. Anyone who doesn't like it should be put in the corner and shunned [-(

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:51 am

RhA wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:Wing Saber is brick-tastic!

I have been looking for him for a long time since I have Energon Optimus, but could never find one at a decent price. In the end, the Japan version was cheaper overall, go figure (was the case for Gen Arcee and animaed Ironhide/Armourhide as well actually, since they never came to canada).

Quick question, I dont get how the different sounds work on Energon Optimus. There is a switch on his back to hear different sounds but i just hear the same one everytime no matter what switch I am on, even when his hands and legs are plugged into Wing Sabre's parts.

Honestly I can't tell you anything about the sounds. Batteries are either removed immediately or never placed.

You know what is fun RHA? You and I have practically the same taste in toys but how we enjoy them could not be more different

Although I definitely should remove the battereied from the toys I dont use often.

by **Fox Thiagarajan** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:41 pm

TAV Battle Jazz v Drift Origin and CW Devastator!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Drift is very well painted and the head sculpt is on point. Still have yet to break open Dev.

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:21 am

william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:Wing Saber is brick-tastic!

I have been looking for him for a long time since I have Energon Optimus, but could never find one at a decent price. In the end, the Japan version was cheaper overall, go figure (was the case for Gen Arcee and animaed Ironhide/Armourhide as well actually, since they never came to canada).

Quick question, I dont get how the different sounds work on Energon Optimus. There is a switch on his back to hear different sounds but i just hear the same one everytime no matter what switch I am on, even when his hands and legs are plugged into Wing Sabre's parts.

Honestly I can't tell you anything about the sounds. Batteries are either removed immediately or never placed.

You know what is fun RHA? You and I have practically the same taste in toys but how we enjoy them could not be more different Although I definitely should remove the battereied from the toys I dont use often.

I'm paranoid batteries will damage the toy in the long run. Eventhough I've never seen any damage, better safe than sorry! *Hugs Galvatron*

ps. Where's your collection in the collection forums?

News Credits: 3 · by **Optimizzy** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:12 pm

Well I got my devastator. I have to say that I really like him. I'm quite happy with it. I was worried that I'd be disappointed what with some of the reviews but I'm very happy with it. In fact, I'm not so sure I want an add on kit. If like a new head and maybe some better hands but I can totally go with out it.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:56 pm

Exhaust decal

Takara Collectors Inferno

TAV combo Origin Drift + Jazz with Visor

MP Tracks

Stll waiting for Hero G2 Prime

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:32 pm

Earlier this year I sold my PE Warden. I came to regret the decision and this week I bought him again. Arrived today.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:06 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:Earlier this year I sold my PE Warden. I came to regret the decision and this week I bought him again. Arrived today.

He's a keeper RP.

by **Fox Thiagarajan** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:31 pm

Optimizzy wrote:Well I got my devastator. I have to say that I really like him. I'm quite happy with it. I was worried that I'd be disappointed what with some of the reviews but I'm very happy with it. In fact, I'm not so sure I want an add on kit. If like a new head and maybe some better hands but I can totally go with out it.

We share the same sentiments. Just started playing w 4/6 of the individual bots. Taking my time to really enjoy this set.

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 12:38 pm

Not really a toy but.......

Got for $25 at Walmart. Only black Friday transformer purchase so far. I'm hoping to get some good rescue bot stuff for my boys.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:11 pm

Oh man this month has been all platinums and G1. I am very glad I can get brand new G1 toys without having to break the bank. This big box arrived today.

It was the seeker squadron I had ordered yesterday from Walmart.

And I found something interesting on Seibetron, this old box shows that Ramjet was sold for 13.99$ back in the day at Sears. That is 30$ today with inflation. And the 3 coneheads only retail for 80$ (got them for 50$ though). So the price of toys (the exact same toys in this case) has gone down and not up.

Transformers G1 1985 Ramjet Gallery

by **wilcosu35** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:22 am

News Credits: 3 · by **Optimizzy** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:38 pm

william-james88 wrote:Oh man this month has been all platinums and G1. I am very glad I can get brand new G1 toys without having to break the bank. This big box arrived today.

It was the seeker squadron I had ordered yesterday from Walmart.

And I found something interesting on Seibetron, this old box shows that Ramjet was sold for 13.99$ back in the day at Sears. That is 30$ today with inflation. And the 3 coneheads only retail for 80$ (got them for 50$ though). So the price of toys (the exact same toys in this case) has gone down and not up.

Transformers G1 1985 Ramjet Gallery

Yeah and it's interesting to note how little and dinky everything was compared to what we have now. I love old g1 stuff but the stuff now is relatively cheaper and bigger.

Well...the stuff from a few years ago. How I wish for 2005-2010 again

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:40 pm

Oh why was I broke on Black Friday?

News Credits: 14 · by **robotmel** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:49 am

william-james88 wrote:While I dont think I would have felt this, in robot mode they look like Classics donobots for the most part. Check out that AMAZING headsculpt on Swoop:

I need to see MOAR!

If the price doesn't rocket after Christmas I would like to see these guys as my Classics Dinobots, unless of course Hasbro surprise us with some all new Classics styled Dinorobits! :-?

Somewhat related, whilst browsing my local Wilko's for rubber dinosaurs I had a nagging itch which resulted in the purchase of Legends Combiner Wars Groove?
I was drunk in need of robot! :-$